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History + Culture

The 13 Most Beautiful Villages in the French Countryside

For more than a decade, these French villages have received television-level fame for their beauty.

April 7, 2025 06:00 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Sunset view of Lisbon old town on Tagus river with medieval buildings and castle. Lisboa, Portugal skyline. Travel destination

Cities We Love

Why Lisbon Is Impossible to Resist Right Now

Don’t leave the Portuguese capital without trying these 12 experiences.

February 20, 2026 12:45 PM

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Chadner Navarro

A remote retreat off Utah’s scenic Byway 12 offers road trippers a desert oasis to disappear to.

Hotels

Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah

When personal tragedy strikes, two friends seek healing on an adventure-filled trip to Yonder Escalante.

January 11, 2023 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

Photo Essays

Egypt’s Pyramids Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

How to see a new side of the oldest and most visited tourist attraction in the world? Travel with an archaeologist.

May 12, 2022 05:50 PM

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Tanveer Badal

Spain, Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum and La Salve Bridge

Where to Travel Next

5 Must-Visit Cities if You Love Architecture

From art nouveau wonders to Frank Gehry masterpieces, embark on a journey of discovery through these destinations on expert-guided tours.

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Videos

The Best Places to Go in Asia [VIDEO]

Discover some of the best places to visit in Asia, along with why you’ll want to add them to your travel plans this year.

October 24, 2024 12:08 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Where to Travel Next

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C., Including 6 Less Crowded Places

Everything you need to know about getting your cherry blossom fix in Washington, D.C., including where to go and stay.

March 11, 2026 03:03 PM

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Jessie Beck

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Outdoor Adventure

12 Charming Small Towns in Portugal That Look Straight Out of a Storybook

From the mountains to the shores of the Atlantic, these Portuguese villages are worthy of every detour.

November 27, 2024 01:17 PM

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Joana Taborda

History + Culture

Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris

The late entertainer and activist has received France’s highest honor, joining French luminaries such as Voltaire, Marie Curie, and Victor Hugo.

November 30, 2021 07:28 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

Museums + Galleries

The First Museum Devoted to African American Music Just Opened in Nashville

It marks the world’s only institution dedicated solely to preserving and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music.

February 1, 2021 12:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

Immersive Claude Monet Art Exhibits Are Opening in Cities Across the World

Experience the works of the impressionist master in enveloping, 360-degree art exhibits.

January 13, 2022 06:34 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A female tourist stands in front of a Mexican pyramid

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Mexico?

Everything you need to know about travel requirements to visit Mexico by land, sea, and air.

January 3, 2025 10:46 AM

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Bailey Berg

turquoise water of Diablo lake surrounded by pine tree covered mountains in North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA

National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2025

The U.S. National Park Service has announced the select dates in 2025 when you can enter the parks without paying a fee.

December 31, 2024 06:30 AM

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Michelle Baran

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.

Stay Here Next

This Castle Hotel in Austria Is a Now Reimagined Luxury Retreat

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has transformed the historic Schloss Fuschl hotel outside Salzburg into a contemporary lakeside escape.

July 22, 2024 01:55 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Cruise

Sail Alaska’s Coastline on a New Luxury Ship

Sail past glaciers, hike rugged trails, and spot whales along Alaska’s stunning Pacific coastline aboard a new ship built for immersive exploration.

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